Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs

Temporary Tokyo Tourist Information Centers to be set up for the Tokyo Marathon 2017 and distribution of a free guide to marathon events and attractions

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will set up temporary Tokyo Tourist Information Centers when the Tokyo Marathon 2017 is held this month. To enable visitors from Japan and abroad to better enjoy Tokyo’s cuisine, culture, and scenery—just some of the city’s many attractions—the centers will provide comprehensive tourist information, including information on sightseeing areas and events.

The TMG will also distribute copies of the Tokyo Marathon 2017 Guide to Events and Attractions, which introduces sightseeing spots along and near the marathon course. Packed with information, the free guide is compact and fits within the palm of your hand. It is an essential guide for marathon spectators!

Temporary Tokyo Tourist Information Center Locations

1. Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2017 venue (Tokyo Big Sight West Exhibition Hall)

Date and time:

Thursday, February 23 to Saturday, February 25, 2017 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Closes at 8:00 p.m. on February 25)

Booth name:

Tokyo Tourist Information Center (Booth number T-10)

Available at the booth:

*Information from volunteer tourist guides capable of assisting in foreign languages.
*Tourism pamphlets, including the Tokyo Marathon 2017 Guide to Events and Attractions.
*Videos promoting Tokyo’s attractive sightseeing areas.
*Special promotion of tourism to Izu Oshima Island and sale of local specialty items, and more.

Tokyo Marathon Expo 2017 official website:http://www.marathon.tokyo/en/events/expo/( External link )

2. Marathon Festa, Main Festa Venue (Edo-Tokyo Museum, 3rd floor, Special Festival Square)

Date and time:

Sunday, February 26, 2017 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Available at the booth:

*Information from volunteer tourist guides capable of assisting in foreign languages.
*Tourism pamphlets, including the Tokyo Marathon 2017 Guide to Events and Attractions.
*Special promotion of tourism to Izu Oshima Island and sale of local specialty items, and more.

Marathon Festa official website: http://www.tokyo42195festa.tokyo/( External link )

Tokyo Marathon 2017 Guide to Events and Attractions

Start of distribution:

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Available at the following locations:

*Tokyo Tourist Information Centers(Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Busta Shinjuku Bus Terminal, Haneda Airport, Keisei Ueno Station)
*Temporary Tokyo Tourist Center locations (see above)
*Other locations in Tokyo (View additional locations(PDF:34KB) )

Number of copies to be distributed:

Japanese language edition: 73,000 copies
English language edition: 18,000 copies

Main contents:

*Map of the marathon course area, enlarged maps of areas with major cheering points along the route
*Marathon Festa event information
*Tourist information (plum blossom, cherry blossom viewing spots, night view spots) *Estimated runner times and locations, transportation guide for spectators, railway map, and more (View Guide to Events and Attractions(PDF:7,539KB) / Attractions along the Marathon Course(PDF:1,616KB) )

Inquiries

Promotion Section, Tourism Division, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs S0000701(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp (Assistance in Japanese only) (Please change (at) to @ when sending an email.)